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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,352 and 233,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,352 and 233,712 is: 358,520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,352 : 233,712 = 233,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,352/233,712 = 233,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,352x = 233,712 × 233,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,352x = 54,621,298,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621,298,944/152,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,520.39

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